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2026 Workforce Impact Awards Reception & 25th Anniversary Celebration

Join AAWDC in celebrating 25 extraordinary years of success in Anne Arundel County. The Workforce Impact Awards Reception recognizes the businesses and community partners shaping our local workforce. Enjoy an evening of great food, a special guest speaker, and meaningful networking—all in support of AAWDC’s mission.

Event Details

Date: Thursday, September 17th

Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Location:

Live! Hotel & Casino Maryland

7002 Arundel Mills Circle, #7777

Hanover, MD 21076

Sponsorship & Advertising Opportunities

AAWDC offers a range of sponsorship and advertising opportunities designed to provide meaningful visibility and engagement at every level. Each sponsorship tier includes event tickets, brand recognition, and program advertising, with expanded benefits at higher levels.

By sponsoring or advertising, your organization plays a direct role in advancing workforce development in Anne Arundel County.

Workforce Impact Award Nominees

Baltimore Studio of Hair Design

BCR Cyber

Best CDL Training

Chris Barber: Cheaper Than a Geek

Fox Auto Services

Health Tech Academy

Jill Porter: Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation

Kristen Pironis: Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County

Luminis Health

Officer Robert Horne: Annapolis Police Department

PEAKE Technology Partners

Service Coordination, Inc.

Southwest Airlines

Success in Style

University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

Legacy Sponsor

Pathways Sponsors

Opportunity Sponsors

Sponsoring the Workforce Impact Awards Reception is an investment in the future of Anne Arundel County. 

Proceeds from this event support AAWDC’s Endowment Fund, held with the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County. The Endowment Fund is designed to provide long-term, sustainable funding for workforce development initiatives—ensuring that AAWDC can carry out its mission of building and maintaining a pipeline of skilled talent to meet business demand while preparing residents with the in-demand skills needed for family-sustaining employment. As federal funding declines and demand for workforce services grows, the Endowment Fund will help sustain AAWDC for the next 25 years and beyond. 

Your support builds a permanent resource that will strengthen the local workforce for years to come.